Safilo Group SpA (IT:SFL)
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Safilo Group SpA
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Rating:59Neutral
Price Target:
€1.50
â–Ľ(-16.67% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/12/26
The score is primarily supported by improving financial performance (profits back, stronger recent free cash flow, and reduced leverage). Offsetting this, technicals are weak with the stock trading below major moving averages and a negative MACD, and valuation is less attractive due to a high P/E with no dividend yield provided.
Positive Factors
Restored profitability and improving margins
Safilo moved from a loss in 2023 to solid profits in 2024 and further improvement in 2025, with gross profit staying relatively strong. That durable improvement strengthens internal earnings power, supports reinvestment and working capital, and reduces structural risk of repeated losses across a medium-term horizon.
Negative Factors
Persistent revenue decline 2023–2025
Revenue contraction across multiple years weakens the foundation for a sustainable earnings recovery; shrinking scale can erode bargaining power with suppliers and retailers, limit fixed‑cost absorption, and force reliance on margin improvements or cost cuts rather than organic growth to sustain profits over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Restored profitability and improving margins
Safilo moved from a loss in 2023 to solid profits in 2024 and further improvement in 2025, with gross profit staying relatively strong. That durable improvement strengthens internal earnings power, supports reinvestment and working capital, and reduces structural risk of repeated losses across a medium-term horizon.
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Safilo Group SpA (SFL) vs. iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI)
Market Cap
€670.15M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.6
Beta (1Y)1.25
Revenue Growth-0.99%
EPS Growth118.45%
CountryIT
Employees3,352
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding415,726,900
10 Day Avg. Volume1,829,853
30 Day Avg. Volume1,402,367
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)2.06
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio9.96
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€2.09Price Target Upside16.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)€985.40M
Safilo Group SpA Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Safilo Group S.p.A. engages in the design, production, wholesale, and retail distribution of products for the eyewear market in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. Its brand portfolio comprises a set of own branded produc...
How the Company Makes Money
Safilo makes money primarily by selling eyewear products—optical frames and sunglasses—at scale through a mix of wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. (1) Wholesale distribution is a core revenue stream: Safilo sells branded frames and sungla...
Safilo Group SpA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 983.38M | 993.22M | 1.02B | 1.08B | 969.58M |
| Gross Profit | 599.29M | 561.73M | 601.74M | 597.45M | 445.64M |
| EBITDA | 64.19M | 90.49M | 56.35M | 129.10M | 109.37M |
| Net Income | 49.07M | 22.30M | -24.65M | 54.16M | 21.27M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 758.95M | 842.34M | 855.46M | 960.27M | 937.77M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 52.15M | 47.42M | 74.90M | 77.71M | 99.00M |
| Total Debt | 98.27M | 140.54M | 157.60M | 191.11M | 192.96M |
| Total Liabilities | 355.90M | 414.88M | 459.68M | 521.35M | 571.68M |
| Stockholders Equity | 392.45M | 413.07M | 379.20M | 409.92M | 326.74M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 81.28M | 64.65M | 34.50M | -6.71M | -2.66M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 89.68M | 76.22M | 47.71M | 9.16M | 17.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -23.56M | -48.87M | -8.65M | -15.67M | -9.76M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -58.58M | -54.83M | -40.47M | -16.81M | 2.07M |
Safilo Group SpA Technical Analysis
Negative
1.80
Price Trends
1.68
Negative
1.82
Negative
1.74
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.04
Negative
43.40
Neutral
19.52
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For IT:SFL, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.8 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.62, above the 50-day MA of 1.68, and above the 200-day MA of 1.74, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 43.40 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 19.52 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for IT:SFL.
Safilo Group SpA Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | €13.80B | 8.01 | 18.89% | 2.32% | 0.75% | -2.37% | |
74 Outperform | €1.34B | 9.18 | 5.35% | 2.30% | 6.99% | -6.11% | |
59 Neutral | €670.15M | 29.60 | 11.48% | ― | -0.99% | 118.45% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
45 Neutral | €1.19B | -27.58 | -21.64% | 1.24% | -5.66% | 27.38% |
* General Sector Average
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Safilo Group SpA Corporate Events
Safilo moves to acquire SPY+ and Serengeti in $26 million deal
May 11, 2026
Safilo Group, the Italian‑listed eyewear company with brands such as Carrera, Polaroid and Smith, integrates traditional wholesale with direct‑to‑consumer and online channels, leveraging design hubs in Europe, North America and A...
Safilo publishes updated Articles of Association amid ongoing governance evolution
May 8, 2026
Safilo Group has published its updated Articles of Association, making the new governance document available at its registered office, via a centralized storage mechanism and on its corporate website. The move underscores the company’s ongoi...
Safilo Starts 2026 with Higher Margins, Strong Cash Flow Despite FX Drag
May 7, 2026
Safilo Group reported a solid start to 2026, with first‑quarter net sales of €272.9 million, up 0.4% at constant exchange rates despite currency headwinds, and gains concentrated in North America and key European markets. The company h...
Safilo shareholders approve 2025 accounts and new performance share plan
Apr 28, 2026
Safilo Group’s shareholders approved the 2025 financial statements and related reports, including consolidated accounts and sustainability reporting, and endorsed the 2026 remuneration policy for directors, statutory auditors and executives....
Safilo to Acquire SPY+ and Serengeti to Bolster Sport and Premium Eyewear Portfolio
Apr 21, 2026
Safilo Group has signed an exclusive agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire SPY+ and Serengeti, two US eyewear labels focused on sport/outdoor and premium segments, respectively, with combined 2025 sales of about $39 million. The deal, which ...
Safilo publishes auditor candidate lists ahead of April 2026 shareholder vote
Apr 7, 2026
Safilo Group has published documentation for its Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled in Padua on 28 April 2026, where shareholders will appoint a new Board of Statutory Auditors. Two competing lists of candidates have ...
Safilo Publishes 2025 Financials and Governance Documents Ahead of April 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting
Apr 2, 2026
Safilo Group S.p.A., a global eyewear manufacturer and distributor listed on Euronext Milan, operates across the full value chain from design to production and distribution, supported by international design studios and digital platforms. Its bran...
Safilo Publishes Documentation Ahead of April 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting
Mar 27, 2026
Safilo Group S.p.A., a global eyewear manufacturer and distributor listed on Euronext Milan, produces sunglasses, optical frames and sports eyewear under a mix of owned and licensed brands and sells through a combination of wholesale, direct-to-co...
Safilo Group Publishes Updated Corporate Bylaws
Mar 20, 2026
Safilo Group S.p.A., a major global eyewear player listed on Euronext Milan, develops and distributes sunglasses, optical frames and outdoor eyewear under both owned and licensed brands through an extensive international retail and wholesale netwo...
Safilo Calls 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting and Unveils New Performance Share Plan
Mar 19, 2026
Safilo Group has convened an ordinary and extraordinary shareholders’ meeting for 28 April 2026 to approve the 2025 financial statements, decide on profit allocation, vote on the remuneration report and appoint the Board of Statutory Auditor...
Safilo updates share structure after stock option share issuance
Mar 17, 2026
Safilo Group S.p.A., the Italian-listed eyewear specialist, has updated its share capital structure following the issuance of 88,747 new ordinary shares to service its 2020–2022 stock option plan, without changing the overall nominal value o...
Safilo Lifts Margins, Cuts Debt and Expands Brand Portfolio in 2025
Mar 12, 2026
Safilo Group reported 2025 net sales of €983.4 million, up 1.8% at constant exchange rates and 2.6% organically, with growth in Europe and North America driven by core brands Carrera, Smith and David Beckham as well as major licenses. Profit...
Safilo Lifts Inspecs Stake to 29.99%, Deepening Strategic Position in Eyewear
Feb 20, 2026
Safilo Group S.p.A., the Italian-listed eyewear manufacturer and distributor, has expanded its strategic footprint in the optical sector by raising its stake in Inspecs Group plc. The move underscores Safilo’s efforts to reinforce its positi...
Safilo publishes updated Articles of Association, reinforcing governance transparency
Feb 19, 2026
Safilo Group S.p.A., the Italian-headquartered global eyewear player, has built a vertically integrated model covering design, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses, optical frames and sports eyewear, supported by advanced digital pl...
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